Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Marble Fireplace Mantel, Late 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel, hand-carved in marble and defined by its refined proportions and classical detailing. The design reflects the neoclassical aesthet...
Marble
Small Antique Fireplace Mantel with
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Black Marble Corbel Fireplace Mantel with Fossil Inclusions Offered by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces This elegant 19th-century black marble fireplace mantel is a sophisti...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Elegant Louis XVI Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround - Fluted Columns
Located in Beervelde, BE
This 19th century Carrara marble fireplace surround is a refined example of the timeless Louis XVI style, celebrated for its architectural clarity and understated elegance. Crafted f...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Breche d'Alep Marble
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI period late 18th century fireplace in Breche d'Alep marble with Ormolu enrichments and cast iron interior panel. The frieze with beaded decoration, acanthus leaf and moul...
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Mahogany Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Louis XVI style 19th century mahogany fireplace surround painted in French Grey. The breakfront shelf rests above a lambs tongue beaded f...
Mahogany
19th Century Grand Louis XVI Style Royal Sarancolin Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique fireplace surround in the bespoke Royal Saracolin marble. Once installed in a Parisian appartement it is perfect for a grand interior or even a contemporary interior design w...
Marble
Spectacular Columned French Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A Spectacular Columned French Fireplace Mantel. This French mantel is in the style of Louis XVI and dates back to the mid 19th century. Its gorgeous Statuary marble topshelf is sup...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Coat of Arms Lions
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, coat of arms lions. Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a the coat of arms with two lions. Great co...
Iron
Red Marble Demi-Lune Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th Century French Louis XVI Red Marble Demi-Lune Fireplace Mantel from Paris Elevate your interior with the timeless sophistication of this 19th century Louis XVI demi-lune firepl...
Marble, Griotte Marble
An Antique Louis XVI Style French Fireplace Mantel In Serravezza Marble
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned Louis XVI style fireplace, carved in highly variegated Serravezza marble. The console jambs fluted with semi sphere topped adornments. The bow front frieze fluted...
Marble
19th Century Haussmannien Green Marble Fireplace Mantel – Louis XVI Paris
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century Haussmannien fireplace mantel in rich green marble is a refined expression of French Mondial chic and timeless Louis XVI elegance. Carved from deep green ...
Marble
Small Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small and elegant white marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel. Lovely original conditions with some dicoloring in the topsheld. Would be perfect for a sm...
Carrara Marble
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche D'Alep marble mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche D'Alep marble mantel. The mantel features jambs with block plinths below the mottled vertical raised panels with...
Breche D'Alep Marble
Beautiful Breche Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very happy to offer the beautiful and sought after Antique Louis XVI fireplace mantel in amazing rare and colorful breche marble. The nice profiles and stepped topshelf rest on a su...
Marble, Breccia Marble
19th Century French Louis XV–Style Onyx & Dore Bronze Fireplace Mantle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional 19th century French Louis XV–style fireplace mantle, exquisitely crafted in richly veined white and honey onyx and adorned with superb dore bronze (ormolu) mounts. Thi...
Onyx, Bronze
$13,600Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Carved Stone Limestone Simple Rustic Fireplace Mantle Surround Antiques CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Limestone Simple Rustic Fireplace Mantle Surround Antiques CA. A nicely Hand finished carved simple white and off white limestone fireplace mantel (fireplace) surro...
Stone, Limestone
$4,936Sale Price|20% Off
Noir De Mazy Marble Fireplace from the 19th Century in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble! Noir de Mazy marble is an exclusive black Belgian marble that comes from the quarries in Mazy - Belgium. The black marble is also ...
Marble
Antique 19th Century Arabescato Marble Louis XVI Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
A superb antique French-style fireplace surround in striking Arabescato marble, with bold grey veining running through. Of Louis XVI form, the deeply carved frieze features a contin...
Marble
Dutch Bardiglio Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A fine example of 18th-century Dutch craftsmanship, this elegant fireplace mantel is executed in Bardiglio marble and reflects the restrained sophistication of the Louis XVI style. I...
Marble
Amazing Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Spectacular and Amazing French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in beautiful Italian Carrara white marble. This mantel is decorated with exquisite and exuberant carvings, with a bea...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Louis XVI-style fireplace in Carrara marble, around 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara marble around 1880 fireplace dimensions: 91 x 121 cm
Marble
Louis XVI fireplace in red Rance marble, late 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI fireplace in red Rance marble, late 18th century two restorations on the mantel fireplace dimensions: 87 x 110 cm
Marble
Antique Fireplace Mantel - Breche Violetta - 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Louis XVI Fireplace – 19th Century – Brèche Violette (Breche Violetta) Marble
A truly exceptional, one-of-a-kind Louis XVI fireplace—crafted...
Marble
18th-Century Dutch Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
18th-Century Dutch Rouge Royal Marble Fireplace Mantel from a Bruges Castle Offered by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces, this exceptional 18th-century Dutch fireplace mantel originat...
Marble
$4,842 / item
Antique Limestone Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This exquisite Louis XVI-style paneled limestone fireplace mantel from France is a timeless masterpiece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from warm-toned limestone, th...
Limestone
Parisian Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Delightful French Louis XVI "Demi Lune" style fireplace mantel. This Parisian Louis XVI fireplace mantel is the perfect mix of simple and strong profiled elements. Executed in a lo...
Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel. A nice style correct Louis XVI Fireplace from Paris in France. The profiled topshelf has ...
Marble
White Carrara Marble Louis XVI Mantel, Antique French Fireplace, 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
White Carrara Marble Louis XVI Mantel circa 1880
Marble
An 18th Century Louis XVI Calacatta Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An 18th century period Louis XVI fireplace executed in Italian Calacatta marble. Compact and attractive with slim tapering ribbon crossed fluted columns with Acanthus leaf corner blo...
Marble
Antique Fireback, Showing Poseidon "God of the Seas"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully detailed and square antique cast iron fireback. This fireback shows Poseidon standing on a big shell in between of his sea horses while holdi...
Iron
White Statuary Marble Mantle Piece For Luxury Palace Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Very fine European antique White Statuary marble fireplace surround. The detail of the carving is unusual fine. It is a Louis XVI style from the early 19th century. Exceptional mantl...
Statuary Marble
18th Century Original Antique French Country Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This one is a real treasure. The burgundy hard stone has been very nicely waxed. Like the French saying goes "dans son jus" Touching it brings...
Stone
Antique Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully detailed and large antique cast iron fireback. This fireback shows very well detailed architectural columns with decorative finials. Excellent condition, very usabl...
Iron
Antique fireplace mantel of Bois de Jourdan marble Louis XVI style
Located in Made, NL
Authentic Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel – 19th Century Elegant French fireplace mantel from the 19th century, crafted in exclusive Bois de Jourdan marble. The refined Louis XVI lines c...
Marble
Carrara Marble French Antique Fireplace Surround in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original antique fireplace mantle in White Carrara marble with original bijouterie in brass. It is a Louis XVI style of the 19th century. The brass could be polished and get close to...
Carrara Marble
A Large Antique French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large `Louis XVI style antique 19th century fireplace executed in lightly veined Calacatta marble. The jambs with cantered, tapered and flute carved semi detached columns, stood on...
Marble
French Stone Fireplace Mantel For Cosy Interior Decor Wood Look
Located in Beervelde, BE
Warm and cozy fireplace surround in stone with original patina. This wood-look decorative mantle piece is perfect for a authentic cosiness. Measurements: 165 cm Exterior Width 64,96 ...
Stone, Limestone
Monumental Dutch Black Marble Fireplace Mantel with Green Details
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Monumental Dutch mantelpiece from the 19th century. Beautiful deep black Belgian marble with green ("vert de mere") details, very decorative. Great usable dimensions. Interior dim...
Belgian Black Marble
Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara white marble, around 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara white marble circa 1880 right side leg restored (see photo) fireplace dimensions: 95 x 113.5 cm
Marble
Antique Victorian French Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare and very pleasing antique Louis XVI Brocatelle marble fireplace surround, now fully restored and polished- ready for installation.
Marble
$544Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Fireback, Small and Decorative
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nicely decorated gem of a fireback or backsplash, displaying a monkey and cat playing in a fireplace mantel. Hollow casted so its relatively light, would make a great wall decor...
Iron
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canv...
Stone
Antique French Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace with Geometric Carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful French fireplace is carved from hard limestone. The frieze is decorated with an ancient geometrical Greek Meander pattern. Meander of mean...
Limestone
A large Antique French Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in Italian Carrara marble. The scrolled console legs, with decorative carved ribbon twist, carved acanthus to top, carved scro...
Carrara Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Add a romantic and refined touch to your space with this exquisite Louis XVI period fireplace mantel in hand-carved limestone, originating from 19th century France. Offered by Scherm...
Stone, Limestone
Antique Large White Marble Fireplace, French 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique large white marble fireplace, French 19th century French, 19th Century Height 140cm, width 185cm, depth 51cm This incredible piece of marble furniture is superbly carved in ...
Carrara Marble
18th Century Exceptional European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional original Louis XVI period, 18th century, antique fireplace surround in a Yellow Italian marble. Exceptional little jewel. Easy on the eye which will catch everyone's atte...
Marble
- Monumental - Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Carrara White Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautifully carved and unique French Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara white marble, 19th century. Perfect, pristine condition. Ready to be installed. Interior dimensions: Hei...
Carrara Marble
Louis XVI Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A period piece from the late 18th century, unusual in design with raised carved fluted panels with a classical urn to centre of the frieze and fluted end blocks. The flute jambs whic...
Marble
Antique Louis XVI-style Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This exquisite Louis XVI-style fireplace, crafted from warm-hued limestone, captures the timeless elegance of French design. Originating from France, this piece features classical mo...
Limestone
Louis XVI Style Pink Marble Fireplace Mantel, French, Circa 1980, 108"
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Style Pink Marble Mantel Circa 1980 Fireplace dimensions: 83 x 94 cm
Marble
19th century French Fleur de Pecher Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century Louis XVI Fleur de Pecher marble fireplace. The scrolled jambs surmounted by moulded end blockings, the frieze with flutes and centre panel. Moulded shelf above. An im...
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Fireplace in Light Pavonazza Marble
Located in London, GB
A petite French Louis XVI style marble fireplace in light Pavonazza marble. The panelled jambs with finely carved bell drops with intertwined foliage, surmounted by scaled brackets. ...
Marble
18th Century Antique Fireplace of Gray Marble Stone in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Very exclusive antique fireplace made of gray marble stone! This fireplace has an authentic look due to the color scheme and shape. The fireplace dates from the 18th century and is i...
Other
Louis XVI Style Fireplace In Statuary White Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style fireplace in statuary white marble. Chips and 5 repairs See photos under lintel 4 and one on shelf corner Dimensions of fireplace: 97 x 91 cm
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Brass Pair Andirons
Located in Verviers, BE
A Pair of Large French 18th century Brass Chenets This is a Very Attractive pair of French Chenets, the ultimate in Chateau Chic They are sculptured on brass in the shape of classi...
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Statement Fireplace From Paris
Located in Beervelde, BE
18th Century French classic statement fireplace from Paris. The limestone has the original colour. Louis XVI style for timeless high-end interior design creation. Measurements: 142 c...
Limestone, Soapstone
Antique Limestone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in nice warm limestone. This nice and clean looking paneled Louis XVI is adorned with two lovely stylish flowers on both sides of...
Limestone
18th Century French Classic Fireplace Mantelpiece In Marble Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This 18th-century French marble stone fireplace surround is truly a statement piece. With its ivory and pink rose coloration, it exudes an elegant charm that would enhance any grand ...
Stone, Marble
Superb Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Spectacular French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in beautiful Italian Carrara white marble. This mantel is decorated with exquisite and exuberant carvings. It is in a lovely cond...
Carrara Marble